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Martinsburg, WV
48Events this week
3Free things to do
74New spots
111New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Martinsburg

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 48 events, day by day →

Back To The Future Run

Sunday 1:30am · Shepherdstown

Doggie Day Spa

Sunday 9am · Berkeley County Animal Control

November Maker's Market

Sunday 10am · Unique Creations Studio

Puzzle Tournament

Sunday 1pm · Knucklebones Games & Hobby

Spotlight: Garry Adelman

Sunday 2:30pm · Antietam National Battlefield

New in Martinsburg

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Firebox55

Restaurants

Sandwiches, smoke, and brews: Firebox55 leans into craft sandwiches, brews and legit BBQ, from a house-ground brisket burger to smoked wings and a brisket platter that actually tastes like time well spent.

firebox55.com ↗

Artisan Fringe

Beauty

Lash glow-up, locally: Artisan Fringe does customizable lash extensions that actually suit your face, plus fills (including if you’re coming from another artist), quick mini touch-ups, and brow work like lamination, shaping, and Korean lash lift + tint.

artisanfringe.glossgenius.com ↗

L A Roberts Jewelers

Shopping

Old-school sparkle, new vibes: If you like your shine with a little heritage, L A Roberts Jewelers mixes old world style with a big selection, from dazzling diamonds and pearls to antique clocks and thoughtful figurines.

larobertsjewelers.com ↗

Martinsburg’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Martinsburg’s best →

Most read in Martinsburg

The five stories Martinsburg readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Amateur Mushroom Hunter Finds Mysterious Purple and Yellow Fungus That Could Be an Entirely New Genus

    Drew Palmer, an amateur mycologist and board member of the West Virginia Mushroom Club, has discovered a rare purple and yellow mushroom that changes colors under ultraviolet light.

    Full story at people.com ↗

  2. WVDE reports second-largest decline in public school enrollment in a decade

    The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has reported its second-largest decline in public school enrollment in a decade, according to data from the WVDE.

    Full story at wsaz.com ↗

  3. Stampede for a Cause Returns to Charles Town Races in West Virginia

    Stampede for a Cause is returning to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

    Full story at northernvirginiamag.com ↗

  4. More contractors needed as West Virginia implements $88 million federal energy rebate programs

    West Virginia is implementing $88 million in federal Home Energy Rebate Programs to reduce utility costs.

    Full story at wvmetronews.com ↗

  5. Fewer Births, More Deaths Mean Challenges For W.Va.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 3.6 million births in the United States last year, a decrease of less than one percent from 2024, indicated a shrinking workforce, slowing economy, and strain on public programs like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

    Full story at wvpublic.org ↗

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